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Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have a direct impact on global security, including missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold, and innovative. We take risks, innovate, and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineering Intern
As a Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineering Intern, you will be an integral part of the Command and Data Handling (CDH) team. This dynamic role involves overseeing electrical interfaces through netlist management, driving vehicle architecture design to meet critical system requirements, and performing essential C&DH related analyses, such as data budget, signal integrity, and vehicle I/O allocation analyses. As part of this internship, you will contribute significantly to architecting Millennium’s next generation avionics systems.
Internship Experience & Responsibilities
Over the course of this 10-12 week internship, you will have the opportunity to:
- Select Avionics and Onboard Processing Units: Choose components that effectively meet flight software (FSW) and data handling needs, while carefully balancing performance, power, mass, and cost considerations.
- Develop C&DH Subsystem Architectures: Design C&DH subsystem architectures for Millennium’s space vehicles, making crucial system-level design decisions and ensuring alignment with overarching mission objectives and constraints.
- Perform Data Budget Analysis: Conduct thorough data budget analyses to guarantee positive margins for telemetry, command, and onboard processing streams throughout the entire mission lifecycle.
- Validate C&DH Architectures: Validate C&DH architectures against program fault management requirements, incorporating robust redundancy, watchdogs, and advanced error detection mechanisms.
Work Location & Requirements
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options (specific location not provided in text, assuming internal knowledge or further detail). Due to the nature of our work:
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Millennium is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens.
- Security Clearance Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for a security clearance and willing to apply for and maintain one.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience)
- Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or other relevant engineering field.
- Knowledge of electrical hardware systems.
- Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above).
- Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations.
- Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research, or engineering internships.
- Exceptional communication skills and interest and enthusiasm related to engineering, aerospace, and a career with Boeing.
- Junior or Senior class standing.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Rate: The summary pay range is $21.15 /hr – $35.58 / hr, based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and market/business considerations.
- Total Rewards: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, strives to deliver a competitive Total Rewards package including competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid/unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may vary.
Additional Job Details
- Drug-Free Workplace: Millennium Space Systems is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol.
- Shift: This position is for 1st shift.
- Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
- Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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